Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School; East Ham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. Experience in a school setting is advantageous but not essential; NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification is preferred, along with a willingness to learn and train.

The role involves supporting teaching staff to help pupils with additional needs, working both independently and as part of a team. This could suit someone starting a career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school is advantageous but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or similar qualification preferred.
• Willingness to learn and to train.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff to help pupils with additional needs.
• Work both independently and within a team to support learning activities.

Skills

Experience in school

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Start Date: December 2026 or January 2027

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week (term time only, plus 1 September INSET day)

Interview Date: November 2026

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in our school. Experience of working in school is an advantage but not essential. NVQ Level 2, or similar qualification, and experience of supporting children with additional needs would be preferred - or a willingness to learn and to train. There will be opportunities for training and career development in the school. You will be an integral part of a friendly and committed team of staff. You must also be able to work on your own initiative as well as in a team. This could be a good opportunity for someone considering a career in education.

About our School

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a very distinctive community which unequivocally works to be a living Christian community in which each child and young adult is known and loved for who they are. We want our pupils and students to enjoy their education - to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God's love so that when they leave the school, they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.

We firmly believe that our parents are the 'prime' educators and that our success is a result of the collaboration between parents, school and child working together for the good of the child. Our parents are encouraged to be fully engaged in their children's education and there are many opportunities for parents to visit the school and contribute to their children's adult formation and academic success.

This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance. Nick Gibbs, Minister of State for School Reform, commented that The John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure.

We are however very clear that our 'Mission' is to create an environment in which children can discover who they are and what their role in this life is. In the words of our patron, the Blessed John Henry Newman, we believe that "God has created us to do Him some definite service".

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.